How Long Does a Court Case Take in Kenya?

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“How long will my case take?” is usually the first question a prospective litigant asks, and the honest answer is that it depends. Kenyan courts handle heavy workloads, and timelines vary widely by forum, subject and conduct. What follows is a sober account of what drives duration and what keeps a matter moving. What determines … Read more

How to File a Commercial Suit in the High Court at Milimani

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A customer has stopped paying, a joint venture has broken down, and correspondence has achieved nothing. Sooner or later the question becomes practical: how does a commercial suit actually begin in the High Court at Milimani? Where should a commercial dispute be filed? The High Court has unlimited original jurisdiction in civil matters, and much … Read more

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